Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Cardiac rehabilitation following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is associated with improved outcomes; however, it remains relatively underutilized in this patient population. As part of a quality improvement initiative, we sought to increase the rate of cardiac rehabilitation referral after TAVR at our institution. We designed and implemented a multidisciplinary program that included education of cardiothoracic surgery providers discharging post-TAVR patients on the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation with participation of cardiac rehabilitation personnel during discharge rounds with the surgical team. The study period was defined as 12 months prior to and 6 months following the implementation of the education program. Overall referral rates increased from 5% to 56% (P
Source: Critical Pathways in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research